In:
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., Vol. 20, No. 14 ( 2020-10-14), p. 1654-1663
Abstract:
We previously demonstrated that isovitexin (apigenin-6-C-glucoside, ISOV) suppressed
the stemness of human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) cells. However, the mechanism of its action remains to be deciphered. Objective: The current study was to examine whether ISOV regulates the miR-34a expression and hence suppresses
the stemness of HCC SK-Hep-1 cells. Methods: After identification of the stemness, apoptosis resistance and decreased miR-34a expression of
spheres from SK-Hep-1 cells (SK-SC), we utilized transfection of a miR-34a mimic or inhibitor to investigate the effects of ISOV on miR-34a, Bcl-2, Bax and Mcl-1 expression in order to understand the mechanism underlying
ISOV-mediated repression of stemness and promotion of apoptosis. Results: Our results demonstrated that SK-SC displayed higher stemness and resistance to apoptosis, as well as
reduced miR-34a levels compared to SK-Hep-1 cells. ISOV suppressed sphere and colony formation, and decreased CD44+ cell populations. In addition, ABCG2, ALDH1, and NANOG mRNA levels were decreased, while
there was a concomitant increase in miR-34a levels. With regards to apoptosis-related proteins, ISOV increased Bax protein levels, and reduced Bcl-2 and Mcl-1 protein levels in SK-SC. Importantly, there was a cooperative
effect when miR-34a was overexpressed in the presence of ISOV in SK-SC, and down-regulation of miR-34a attenuated the effects of ISOV in SK-Hep-1 cells. Conclusion: We suggest that ISOV-mediated miR-34a upregulation induces apoptosis and suppresses the
stemness of SK-SC. Our data indicate that ISOV exhibits therapeutic potential for the treatment of HCC.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1871-5206
DOI:
10.2174/1871520620666200424123139
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Publication Date:
2020
SSG:
15,3
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